Charell Owings, Executive Director

Charell Owings joined the United Way of Central Kansas (UWCK) team in June 2014 and has served the organization in a variety of roles over the years. Throughout her tenure, she has been instrumental in planning and organizing numerous events and helped coordinate key community impact programs such as Reality U, Boxes of Love, and Stuff the Bus.

In 2021, Charell stepped into the role of Executive Director, where she continues to strengthen UWCK’s mission of improving lives and building a stronger community. Under her leadership, UWCK has launched several new initiatives, including Laundry Love, Auto Care Access, and Bank On Central Kansas—programs designed to address real needs and provide meaningful support to local families.

Charell resides in Hoisington with her husband, Jeremy, and their three boys.

Paula Mauler, Payroll Coordinatior

Paula works part-time and brings a wide variety of accounting and financial skills to the job. She is married to Curt Mauler and they have two children, Sarah and Jenna.

Oliva Lopez

Olivia Lopez is the newest member of our team. She helps with data entry, event planning, marketing...a little bit of everything! She is the Secretary at Lincoln Elementary School in addition to being a wife and mom of 2 boys.

Board of Directors

Becca Maxwell, Sunflower Bank
Board President

Patrick Cowan, Adams Brown
Board Vice-President

Regan Reif, The University of Kansas Health System
Board Secretary

Evan McAllister, Adams Brown
Board Treasurer

Aaron Andrews, MPIRE Realty Group

Nancy Baird, Doll Insurance Group

Lori Hammeke, Retired

Tama Hanson, Retired

Nicole Henderson, Perkins American Food Co and MPIRE Realty Group

Desa Marmie-Behr, Marmie Auto Group

Haley Ruble, FreeStyle Marketing

Eric Schoendaler, First Kansas Bank

Tiffany Schoendaler, Central Plains Computer Service

Elise Snapp, The University of Kansas Health System-Great Bend Campus

Paul Snapp, First Kansas Bank

Cindy Vink, Retired